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BSc (Hons) Climate, Sustainability and Environmental Management
become part of the green workforce

Our modern degree integrates environmental science, ecology and conservation, sustainable resource management, social science and policy.
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You can explore our Climate, Sustainability and Environmental Management course modules for years 1, 2 and 3 below, all of which have critical applied skills such as Geographic Information Systems embedded throughout. You have an option to do a placement year between years 2 and 3.
On this innovative course, you can choose to focus on one of our four pathway specialisms (through options embedded within our core modules), or retain a balance between them. Our pathways are:
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Energy, Resources and Consumption
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Environmental Change
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Sustainable Societies
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Nature’s Recovery
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The course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences*.

bsc (hons) climate, sustainability and environmental management modules
BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Develop understanding of the pathways to a sustainable future for people and planet. Learn the basic concepts of sustainability, social justice, nature recovery, circular economy, and the energy transition.
HOW DID WE GET HERE?
Explore climate change from deep time to the anthropocene and develop key foundational knowledge of Earth Systems Science. Understand the social drivers that have caused the planet's climate to change.
UNDER PRESSURE: THE IMPACTS OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS
This module will introduce the interdependence between climate change and biodiversity decline, examining key drivers of global biodiversity loss and how they directly and indirectly relate to the climate crisis. The module will examine different biomes across the world to explore how climate change is impacting Earth's ecosystems and processes.
SKILLS AND TOOLS FOR TACKLING GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES
This module develops techniques and professional skills which build a foundation for your future studies and career. You will develop digital skills, including an introduction to Geographical Information Systems, and will gain fieldwork, data collection, laboratory and analytical skills. You will critically reflect on your skills and ambitions and understand how these align with careers addressing global environmental challenges.

Our students have formed Sheffield Hallam's first ever Sustainability Society! The society is focused on helping to tackle climate change and promote sustainable living and is open to all students from across the university. The students are planning to arrange socials, nature recovery days and guest speakers. To find out what they get up to, follow @sustainabilityshu on insta for updates!
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Download some taster reading related to our course (Svenning, 2020)

*Benefits of IES accreditation for students:
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Free IES student membership for the duration of your studies.
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Free and early access to electronic copies of the latest edition of our journal, environmental SCIENTIST and a monthly e-newsletter.
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Free or reduced entry to IES events, including frequent webinars.
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Access to exclusive members-only content through the IES’ online portal; including resources and materials to support your studies.
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Upon graduation, free upgrade to Graduate Membership, and then half price Associate membership the following year.
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Route to Chartered Status